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India vs Pakistan, Again

For a second time in as many weeks, India are playing Pakistan in an Asia Cup hockey match in Dhaka. The first time round, the Manpreet Singh led squad beat Pakistan 3-1 in the Pool A match.

Today though, the team’s new Chief Coach Sjoerd Marijne has a lot higher expectations from his wards.

We were happy with the win against Pakistan in our previous match but we know we can perform better. On Saturday, we will go into the match focusing on our structure and stick to the game plan we have against Pakistan.

Pakistan Win Penalty Corner

Rizwan starting the play for Pakistan but despite a string of opportunities Akash Chikte stands his ground and there’s no opening goal. Instead, Pakistan appeal that the ball hit a leg inside the area. A referral follows and no favourable result for them.

0-0 After First Quarter

Pakistan's Penalty Corner

4 minutes left on the clock and Pakistan have a penalty corner.

Irfan receives this one as well but the first shot is saved easy. On Pakistan’s second shot courtesy Butt, Surender Kumar makes his grounded stick work for him. Ball deflects off it and flies out over the goal.

0-0 at Half-Time

Despite everything said before the match, Pakistan have played the first 30 minutes of this match clearly as the superior team. Four penalty corners and play mostly in India’s half but the green jerseys have been denied each time by India’s defense.

Let’s see what the second half has in store.

India Win First Penalty Corner

India finally make some play in Pakistan’s danger area. Harmanpreet Singh at the receiving end and takes a shot at goal, only for it to hit the top of the post. The keeper was easily beaten. Just a little better placement and India would be gotten on the board.

Gurjant Makes it Four

That was ruthless!

Things not getting aaaaany better for Pakistan. Sunil plays a great ball into Akashdeep Singh and he passes to a waiting Gurjant Singh who shoot straight into the goal. The Pakistan keeper’s outstretched left leg is beaten. The 22-year-old is now on the board.